Reply by Bill White

Well, you could do like so many WWers, and slather polycrapithane on everything ya build, or study real finishing. That way you’ll use appropriate finishes for the object.Now that I have vented for a moment….....Poly has a place. Underfoot and high-use surfaces. I use wiping varnish and shellac a bunch. Like poly, they have their place.There are no pat answers, but one finish for all objects is limiting.Just my myopic view.Bill